MasterForce 241-0790, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING!
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
WARNING! The use of optical instruments such as, but not limited to, tele-
scopes or transits to view the laser beam will increase eye hazard.
Do not remove or deface any product labels. Removing product labels
increases the risk of exposure to laser radiation.
The laser beam can be harmful to the eyes. Always avoid direct eye
exposure. Do not look directly into the laser beam output aperture during
operation. Do not project the laser beam directly into the eyes of others.
Turn laser on only when making cuts.
The laser on the jig saw is not a toy. Always keep out of the reach of
children. The laser light emitted from this device should never be directed
towards any person for any reason.
Be sure the laser beam is aimed at a workpiece (such as wood or rough
surface) that does not have a reflective surface.
Do not use on surfaces such as sheet steel that have a shiny, reflective
surface. The shiny surface could reflect the beam back at the operator.
Be aware that laser light reflected off of a mirror or any other reflective
surfaces can also be dangerous.
Always
turn the laser beam off when not in use. Leaving the laser turned
on increases the risk of someone inadvertently staring into the laser’s
beam.
CAUTION!
Always follow only the instructions contained in this manual
when using this laser. Use of this feature in any manner other than that recom-
mended this manual may result in a hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not attempt to modify the performance of this laser device in any way.
This may result in a dangerous exposure to laser radiation.
Always use only the accessories that are recommended by manufacturer
for use with this model. Use of accessories that have been designed for
use with other laser tools could result in serious injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION
DANGER!
Keep hands away from the cutting area and the blade. Keep your
second hand on the auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are hold-
ing the saw, the blade cannot cut them.
CAUTION! Blades coast after saw is switched off.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make the exposed metal parts of the
tool “live” and shock the operator.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece
to stable platform. Hold the work by hand or against your body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line
with the saw blade.
Do not reach underneath the work. The blade guard cannot protect you
from the blade beneath the work.
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation; they
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
Do not cut an oversized workpiece.
Check for the proper clearance under the workpiece before cutting so that
the blade will not strike the workbench or material under the workpiece.
Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide.This improves
the accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance of the blade binding.
Never cut more than one piece at a time. Do not stack more than one
workpiece on the worktable at a time.
Avoid awkward operations and hand positions wherea sudden slip could
cause your hand to move into the blade.
Never reach into the cutting path of the blade.
Blade-guide rollers must support the blade when cutting. The rollers must
rest against the back edge of blade. The only cutting operation when rollers
do not support the blade is the scrolling mode. When scrolling the blade
must swivel as it is guided to follow scroll patterns. Always move the base
back and blade guide up and back away from blade in scrolling mode